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About us The City of St. Louis Park is guided by our strategic priorities to ensure that all city programs are fair, objective and meet the needs of the community we serve. We are focused on hiring and retaining a highly competitive and skilled workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences while demonstrating a commitment to serving all residents with expertise and respect.

Our Culture Statement: We believe our public service makes a difference. Our workplace values: Integrity: We act honestly, keep our commitments, and take responsibility for our actions. Belonging: We treat people with respect and ensure every voice can be heard and valued.

Collaboration: We break down silos, communicate openly, and succeed as one team. Public stewardship: We put the public interest first and manage resources responsibly to earn trust. Our Strategic Priorities: A Welcoming, Safe Community: An inclusive, equitable and vibrant city where everyone feels safe and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

Connected, Safe Infrastructure: Safe, reliable and well-maintained infrastructure and neighborhoods that connect people and places with an emphasis on walking, biking and transit. Diverse, Affordable and Dignified Housing: A range of quality, affordable and attainable housing options. Climate Leadership and Natural Spaces: A climate leader that cares for the planet and maintains dynamic parks that connect people and nature.

Job Summary Assist communications staff in transforming information into creative and visually engaging designs that support the city's communications initiatives and work. Intern will be regularly scheduled to work an average of 20 hours per week for six months to one year. Hours are flexible.

The inclusion of a design portfolio in pdf form or a link to a website showing examples of your work is required. Duties and Responsibilities Provide support for communications staff and city departments by designing a variety of communications and marketing collateral, including brochures, postcards, signs, newsletters and other items. Assist with designing graphics for social media platforms, website, cable TV productions and in-house display monitors.

Ensure compliance with brand manual and other city guidelines. Perform other duties as directed. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program or taking post-secondary courses for graphic design, UX design and/or marketing.

Basic knowledge of fundamental design elements and principles including typography, layout, balance and design. Competent in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Understanding of differing aspects of print, social media and web resolution/layout.

Ability to: Work in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision. Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, the public, and outside agencies. Desired Qualifications Experience: Working in an office environment With design, art, and photography.

With writing and editing formal communications and/or content. Using Microsoft Office 365, and content design for social media platforms and websites. Interest in government and government communications.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications and questions must be filled out completely for consideration.